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US Freezes New Contracts and Hiring for Cyber Command – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 11:28pm EDTThe US Cyber Command has been ordered to limit deals with private contractors and freeze recruitment, the ipaper portal reported, citing sources.
US, Iran to Hold Indirect Negotiations in Oman
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 8:09pm EDTIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms the upcoming US-Iran meeting in Oman on Saturday for high-level indirect talks.
Western Military and Aerospace Systems With a Russian Twist
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 1:39pm EDTUK media were enraged to learn of plans to replace the RAF Red Arrows’ British-built Hawk T1 jets with the M-346, an advanced trainer developed by Russia’s Yakovlev and Italy’s Aermacchi in the 90s out of the Yak-130.
Trump’s Tariff Gamble Could Plunge Planet Into New Great Depression: Here’s Why
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 1:37pm EDTGlobal markets are in turmoil in the wake of President Trump’s announcement of steep new tariffs against most of the world. Combined with massive debt and rising geopolitical tensions, the tariff wars have left more than a few observers drawing worrying historical parallels.
How Much Did European ‘Iindependence’ From Russian Energy Really Cost?
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 1:36pm EDTIn January 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shared a sobering reality at the World Economic Forum: freedom from Russian energy resources came at a steep cost for Europe.
Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: A Puck-Powered Career Comparison
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 11:28am EDTOn Sunday, the 39-year-old Russian scored a goal against the New York Islanders (1-4). The striker brought the total number of goals in the regular NHL championships to 895, becoming the sole record holder of the league.
US Social Security Administration Website Crashes Following DOGE Upgrades – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 11:05am EDTThe United States Social Security Administration’s website has crashed repeatedly in recent weeks after the SSA installed a fraud check upgrade mandated by Elon Musk’s cost-cutting agency, The Washington Post reported on Monday, citing current and former administration officials with knowledge of the matter.
US Tariffs on EU Goods Come at ‘Immense Cost’ for American Consumers – Von der Leyen
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 10:57am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Tariffs introduced by the United States on imports from the European Union come with an “immense cost” for US consumers and have a massive impact on the global economy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.
How to Treat Russophobia?
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 10:07am EDTAs the West’s top Russophobic warmongers practice scenarios of a possible “attack” by Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized that such baseless speculations are absolute nonsense.
Rosoboronexport: Pioneering New Defense Ventures with Global South
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 9:47am EDTThe Russian state arms exporter told Sputnik it is in talks with partners across Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and the CIS on more than 100 cutting-edge defense projects.
G4S Mercs Guarding Zelensky: Private Military Contractor or Undeclared Branch of SAS and MI6?
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 9:18am EDTOnce touting itself as “the only international security solutions provider in Ukraine,” G4S has deployed up to 1,000 mercenaries to protect the West’s client state. Here’s what to know about them.
Russian Troops Destroy Bunkers Funded by Ukrainian Oligarch
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 6:57am EDTWhile liberating Andreevka in DPR, Russian troops destroyed bunkers funded by Ukrainian oligarch Rinat Akhmetov.
Russian Troops Liberate Katerinovka Settlement in DPR – MoD
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 6:38am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian forces have taken control of the Katerinovka settlement in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said om Monday.
Price of Bitcoin Falls Below $75,000 for 1st Time Since November 7
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 5:31am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The price of Bitcoin is decreasing by almost 10% on Monday, falling below $75,000 for the first time since November 7, according to trading data.
SPIEF Main Theme in 2025 to Be Issue Values as Basis for Growth in World – Roscongress
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 5:29am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The main theme of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in 2025 will be “Common Values — the Basis for Growth in a Multipolar World,” the Roscongress Foundation said on Monday.
France’s Eutelsat Unable to Grant Ukraine Full Communications Access – CEO
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 5:25am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – French satellite operator Eutelsat will not be able to provide full access to communications in Ukraine in the event of a possible withdrawal of the US communication system Starlink, Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke said.
Putin Congratulates Hockey Legend Ovechkin on Setting Historic NHL Goal Record
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 5:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated hockey player Alexander Ovechkin on breaking the historic record for the number of goals scored in the regular NHL championships, noting that the achievement was not only his personal success, but also a real celebration for fans in Russia and abroad, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Ukraine’s Military Command Treats Soldiers Like Expendable Cattle
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 5:16am EDTUkrainian officials have admitted the staggering scale of desertion as the army suffers mounting defeats, with Deputy Anna Skorokhod estimating over 100,000 desertions by October 2024.
Russian Investigators Launch Case Over Murder of Civilian by Polish Mercenaries
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 5:14am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian investigators have launched a criminal case in connection with the murder of a civilian from the Kursk Region village of Plekhovo by Polish mercenaries, Russian Investigative Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko told Sputnik on Monday.
NATO Flushes $2.7 Billion Down The Drain in Russia’s Kursk
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 3:08am EDTUkrainian forces have lost roughly 1,500 pieces of NATO equipment, valued at around $3 billion, during their campaign of aggression against the Kursk region, according to estimates by Sputnik.
Republican Voters on Ukraine Aid: Time to Turn Off the Cash Spigot – Poll
Sputnik - Apr 7th 2025 1:48am EDTThe survey, carried out among 1,500 registered voters from March 27 to April 1, laid bare growing divisions between the two political parties over American foreign policy.
Asia-Pacific Markets Fall After Open on Fears of Trump’s Tariffs
Sputnik - Apr 6th 2025 10:15pm EDTAsian stock markets slump after opening on Monday, as tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump are taking toll.
‘Morag Axis’: What is Known About Israel’s Latest Target in Gaza War?
Sputnik - Apr 6th 2025 2:59pm EDTThe Israeli military announced that it is conducting operations in the vicinity of the so-called “Morag axis” in the Gaza Strip after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his intent to capture this area.
Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky’s NHL Record by Scoring 895th Goal
Sputnik - Apr 6th 2025 2:38pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Washington Capitals’ Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin on Sunday overtook Canada’s Wayne Gretzky as the top sniper in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) by scoring his 895th goal.
No Talks Yet: Iran Stands Firm on Mediated Negotiations With US
Sputnik - Apr 6th 2025 2:31pm EDTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – Iran has not yet held a single round of talks with the US on its nuclear program and continues to insist on a mediated negotiation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday.
